There are two ways to
think when it comes to back to back games. The team has tired legs, slows it
down and hits at a lower percentage most of the time, or the defense is more
lackadaisical and they allow the other team easy baskets. I subscribe to the
former.
Tonight in a home and
home with the Knicks, Philadelphia will look to continue its terrific defense.
The 76ers have allowed only 86 points per game in their last four, including
yesterday and the preseason (including holding Denver to 37% shooting in their
season opener). They also are only averaging 88 points per game as an offense
in that same time. The Knicks are playing great half-court defense themselves
and will play better against a Philly team they'll now be facing for the 3rd
time in 5 games also dating back to the preseason. I really like Ronnie Brewers
addition to the Knicks from Chicago this season, as his defensive prowess seems
to be rubbing off on usual offensive stalwarts like Carmelo and JR Smith.
Both teams are also a
little shorthanded and will not want to push the pace too much. Jason
Richardson and Andrew Bynum will miss for Philly, whereas the Knicks will be
without Marcus Camby and Amare Stoudamire again. Center Tyson Chandler will
play, but may see limited minutes with some run of the mill illness.
All this being said,
not like you couldn't figure out, yes the under is the play in my opinion,
which is currently 185 everywhere, and I wouldn't be surprised to see it go
down by game time at 4pm PST.
NBA quick hitter: The
Lakers may have gotten off the schnide, but I can't remember the last time I
saw an NBA team play defense that bad, but Detroit was truly horrible last
night. If you missed it just watch any 2 minute highlight real and you'll see
that for yourself.
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